RCI-ND.002.0140.001
Spinach Pasta Salad with Shrimp
Recipe does not include the sweet peppers in the ingredients list but does mention in the instructions... Use or leave out... your choice! Use low or non-fat dressing, cheeses, etc. as well as healthy/low carb pasta!
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- shell pasta or elbow macaroni1 cup
- frozen cooked shrimp1 lbthawed or 1 lb cooked shrimp
- bottled creamy onion or Caesar salad dressing⅓ cup
- 2 tbsp
- 1 unit
- x 6 oz package baby spinach1 unit
- chèvre4 ozsliced, or feta cheese, crumbled
Method
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shell pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2
Pat the thawed shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring they are fully thawed before mixing into the salad.
2 minutes
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shrimp, baby spinach, and chèvre (or feta if using).
1 minutes
4
Pour the creamy onion or Caesar dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
2 minutes
5
Sprinkle fresh dill over the salad if using, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
1 minutes
6
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes before serving, or serve immediately if preferred, dividing among four plates or bowls.